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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,493.08, 1,023,657.48 and 580,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,493.08, 1,023,657.48 and 580,005 is: 800,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,493.08 : 1,023,657.48 = 580,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,493.08/1,023,657.48 = 580,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,493.08x = 1,023,657.48 × 580,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,493.08x = 593,726,456,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,726,456,687.40/741,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,717.46

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